01.07.2026
Construction has officially begun on a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind power plant in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl Region. The project, valued at approximately US$1.4 billion, aims to reduce electricity shortages in the country's southern regions while expanding renewable energy generation, according to the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held via teleconference. Kazakhstan's Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yesimkhanov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund Nurlan Jakupov, and Chief Executive Officer of the UAE-based clean energy company Masdar, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, officially launched the project.
The project's key technical feature is the integration of wind power generation with a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). The wind farm will be equipped with a modern energy storage system with a capacity of 300 MW and 600 MWh. This technology will enable a stable and reliable electricity supply to the national grid despite changing weather conditions and during periods of peak electricity demand.
The consortium implementing the project consists of the UAE's clean energy company Masdar (40%), W Solar (40%), Qazaq Green Power, a subsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna (18%), and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund (KIDF) (2%).
According to the ministry, once operational, the wind power plant will reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions by up to 2.5 million tonnes annually, making a significant contribution to Kazakhstan's environmental and climate objectives. Preparatory work at the construction site is currently progressing in line with the approved schedule. The wind power plant is expected to enter full commercial operation in the third quarter of 2029.
